Massive earthquake in Russia’s far east – Felt in Moscow and parts of China, India and Japan

Last update: May 24, 2013 at 3:50 pm by By

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- First investigation of Samara show damage to at least 17 buildings. But it is not clear whether all of them are caused by the earthquake. At 14.56 UTC, a very strong aftershock, again a very deep one, occured several hundred km south of mainshock epicenter. It was also felt with a weak intensity … [Read more...]

Massive very deep earthquake south of Fiji and Tonga

Last update: May 24, 2013 at 12:09 am by By

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– Update: Since the first reports about this quake were published, the depth was lowered by EMSC and USGS, but nevertheless the quake is not dangerous due to the distance to the next populated coast lines. A massive M 7.4 earthquake hit the deep sea region approx. 250 km south of Nuku'alofa, the … [Read more...]

Massive (but luckily deep) earthquake off the coast of the Russian Kuril Islands

Last update: April 19, 2013 at 10:18 pm by By

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– Update 22:19 UTC : Aftershock of M6.2 at 19:58 is also harmless because far out in the sea Update 12:07 UTC : A 20 cm tsunami wave did hit the Sakhalin coast, harmless of course. Strong currents can always be expected after such a powerful earthquake. Based on the theoretical calculations of … [Read more...]

Massive earthquake below the Iran / Pakistan border Region – Pakistan 36 fatalities + 3000 houses collapsed, 19000 people in need for help

Last update: April 18, 2013 at 10:39 am by By

– Important update April 18 - 10:17 UTC Pakistani sources report that the earthquake destroyed 3,000 houses in Mashkeel, Pakistan's border province with Iran. Officials said a total of 19,000 people were reported to be in need of shelter and wait for help. Aid materials can only be sent by … [Read more...]

Massive earthquake below inner Irian Jaya, Indonesia – 3 killed by landslides + a lot of damage

Last update: April 14, 2013 at 5:18 pm by By

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Update April 14 - A little late for this report but the damage was far bigger than initially expected. It took also quite some time to reach the epicenter area. Authorities finally could assess the region by helicopter. - Thousands of residents in 3 inland districts had experienced food … [Read more...]

Very Strong earthquake – Santa Cruz Islands on February 8, 2013

Last update: February 9, 2013 at 11:26 am by By

– Most important Earthquake Data: Magnitude :  Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-02-09 02:32:12 GMT/UTC Time : 2013-02-08 15:32:12 Depth (Hypocenter)  :  km Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below. Share your earthquake experience (I Have Felt It) with our … [Read more...]

Massive earthquake – Near The West Coast Of Colombia on November 15, 2004

Last update: February 5, 2013 at 12:14 am by By

Most important Earthquake Data: Magnitude :  Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2004-11-15 04:06:56 GMT/UTC Time : 2004-11-15 09:06:56 Depth (Hypocenter)  :  km Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below. Share your earthquake experience (I Have Felt It) with our … [Read more...]

Massive earthquake – Eastern Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008

Last update: February 5, 2013 at 12:05 am by By

Most important Earthquake Data: Magnitude :  Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2008-05-12 14:28:01 GMT/UTC Time : 2008-05-12 06:28:01 Depth (Hypocenter)  :  km Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below. Share your earthquake experience (I Have Felt It) with our … [Read more...]

CATDAT Damaging Earthquakes in 2012 – The Year In Review

Last update: January 14, 2013 at 9:53 am by By

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  Executive Summary 2012, in comparison to 2011 and the years back to 1900, has been a relatively quiet year for the number of damaging earthquakes. 2011 played host to the largest two earthquakes, economically speaking, in the history of the countries of Japan (>$300 billion USD) and New … [Read more...]

Potential Tsunami from M7.7 earthquake off Alaska – ALL WARNINGS and ADVISORIES are now CANCELED

Last update: January 5, 2013 at 11:48 pm by By

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Earthquake overview : A major earthquake has struck off the Alaskan coast with the potential for a tsunami. Finally, no dangerous tsunami was generated but during a couple of hours people had to evacuate to higher grounds in many locations Alaska-only earthquake list Keep this page open to read … [Read more...]